What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $24 - $40.

How far is it from Iowa City to Iowa Falls?

The distance between Iowa City and Iowa Falls is 218 miles. The road distance is 134.7 miles.

How do I travel from Iowa City to Iowa Falls without a car?

The best way to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 5h 46m and costs $180 - $340.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Iowa Falls?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Iowa Falls is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Iowa City to Iowa Falls.

Where can I stay near Iowa Falls?

There are 14+ hotels available in Iowa Falls.

Iowa City to Iowa Falls - 3 ways to travel via bus, shuttle, car, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Iowa City to Iowa Falls by bus, shuttle, car, or taxi

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Bus, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Des Moinesbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle
3. Take the bus from Ames to Williamsbus
5h 46m
$185–333
Drive 134 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Iowa Fallscar 134 mi
2h 21m
$25–36
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Waterloobus
3. Take the taxi from UNI Multimodal Transportation Center to Iowa Fallstaxi
7h 40m
$143–204

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Distance: 216.4 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Iowa Falls, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Iowa Falls. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines, take the taxi to Des Moines International Airport, IA, take the shuttle to Ames, IA - Iowa State University, walk to Ames, take the bus to Williams, then take the taxi to Iowa Falls. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Iowa Falls in around 2h 21m.

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